These were the final words that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI uttered before he died, a powerful final expression of love and faith.
Gerard O’Connell
Gerard O’Connell is America’s senior Vatican correspondent and author of The Election of Pope Francis: An Inside Story of the Conclave That Changed History. He has been covering the Vatican since 1985.
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Pope Francis will preside at Benedict’s funeral in St. Peter’s Square on Jan. 5
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI will be laid to rest on Jan. 5, 2023, at a Mass in St. Peter’s Square at which Pope Francis will preside.
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Vatican update: Benedict’s condition continues to be serious but stable
While former pope Benedict’s XVI’s health condition remains serious, the Vatican reported “his situation is stable at the moment” on Dec. 30.
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Vatican update: Benedict XVI is ‘lucid and alert,’ but condition remains serious
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s medical condition remains serious, but the Vatican reported Thursday that he is “lucid and alert.”
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Pope Francis asks for special prayer for ‘very ill’ Benedict XVI
The emeritus pope Benedict XVI has suffered a decline in health, Pope Francis said today at the end of his general audience. He asked for prayers for the 95-year-old former pontiff.
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Pope Francis compares Roman Curia to the Prodigal Son’s ‘elder brother’ in annual address
Pope Francis’ message to the Roman Curia has often been challenging, even provocative, and this year’s address was no exception.
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Pope Francis puts Matteo Ricci on path to sainthood
The great Jesuit missionary to China, Matteo Ricci, was declared “Venerable” by Pope Francis today, the first step on the path to canonization.
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Cardinal Ouellet announces lawsuit against woman who claimed sexual assault
In a stunning move, Cardinal Marc Ouellet, 78, has filed a lawsuit for defamation against a Canadian woman for making “unfounded accusations of alleged sexual assault” against him.
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Pope Francis accepts resignation of top Vatican economy official, appoints lay man to role for first time
As the new prefect, Maximino Caballero Ledo becomes the second lay man to hold a top position in the Vatican.
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Ukraine, abortion, racism, women’s ordination: Highlights from America’s interview with Pope Francis
Pope Francis called for overcoming polarization in the life of the Catholic Church in an exclusive interview with America magazine.